December 1978 moon phase calendar
Full moon in December 1978
Thursday, December 14, 7:31 a.m.
Moon in Gemini
New moon in December 1978
Friday, December 29, 2:36 p.m.
Moon in Capricorn
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EST (UTC-5). Full moon: Thursday, December 14, 12:31 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, December 29, 7:36 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in December 1978: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
December 1978 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in December 1978
- First quarterWednesday, December 6, 7:34 p.m. Pisces
- Full moonThursday, December 14, 7:31 a.m. Gemini
- Last quarterFriday, December 22, 12:42 p.m. Libra
- New moonFriday, December 29, 2:36 p.m. Capricorn
December 1978 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Sagittarius |
| 2Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Capricorn |
| 3Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Capricorn |
| 4Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aquarius |
| 5Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Aquarius |
| 6Wed | First quarter7:34 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Pisces |
| 7Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Pisces |
| 8Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aries |
| 9Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Aries |
| 10Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Taurus |
| 11Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Taurus |
| 12Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Taurus |
| 13Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Gemini |
| 14Thu | Full moon7:31 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Gemini |
| 15Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Cancer |
| 16Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Cancer |
| 17Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Leo |
| 18Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Leo |
| 19Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Leo |
| 20Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Virgo |
| 21Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Virgo |
| 22Fri | Last quarter12:42 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Libra |
| 23Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Libra |
| 24Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Libra |
| 25Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Scorpio |
| 26Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Scorpio |
| 27Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Sagittarius |
| 28Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Sagittarius |
| 29Fri | New moon2:36 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Capricorn |
| 30Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Capricorn |
| 31Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Aquarius |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in December 1978?
The full moon in December 1978 is on Thursday, December 14 at 7:31 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Gemini.
When is the new moon in December 1978?
The new moon in December 1978 is on Friday, December 29 at 2:36 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Capricorn. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in December 1978?
Quarter moons in December 1978: first quarter on Wednesday, December 6 at 7:34 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, December 22 at 12:42 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in December 1978?
In December 1978 the Moon is waxing on these days: December 1–13 and December 30–31. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in December 1978?
In December 1978 the Moon is waning on these days: December 15–28. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in December 1978?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in December 1978. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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